How the Pecos River Became 'The Only River That Crosses Itself

In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings explains how the Pecos River, which travels through New Mexico and Texas into Mexico, came to be known as the only river that crosses itself.
In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings explains how the Pecos River, which travels through New Mexico and Texas into Mexico, came to be known as the only river that crosses itself.

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How the Pecos River Became 'The Only River That Crosses Itself

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